Jefferson Reporter

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 18, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) took a firm stance during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing this week, where she held U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra accountable for the Biden Administration's radical abortion policy.

Senator Britt highlighted the absence of the Hyde Amendment in President Biden's proposed Fiscal Year 2025 HHS Budget, which has historically prevented federal taxpayer dollars from funding abortions. Becerra openly confirmed Biden's intention to remove the Hyde Amendment, stating, "The President has made it clear he wants to remove the Hyde Amendment from the budget proposals, and that’s what he’s done."

During the hearing, Senator Britt directly questioned Becerra on the administration's abortion stance, emphasizing their lack of boundaries when it comes to the sanctity of life. She challenged Becerra on whether he would support a woman's choice to terminate her pregnancy just before or after the due date, to which Becerra responded by labeling the scenario as fiction, prompting Britt to press further on the implications of taxpayer funding for such procedures.

Britt's unwavering commitment to protecting the Hyde Amendment and advocating for the rights of the unborn was evident in her pointed interrogation of Becerra. She expressed concerns about the ethical implications of taxpayer dollars being allocated towards procedures that involve harrowing methods of abortion.

Senator Britt's rigorous line of questioning underscored her dedication to preserving the Hyde Amendment and ensuring accountability within the Biden Administration's abortion policies.